AltWeeklies Wire
The Neighborhood Death Tollnew
Five of Terrell Fowlkes' friends were murdered in 2004 -- his best friend was shot in front of him and died at his feet. He's just one of many young men in East Baltimore trying to find meaning in a neighborhood where homicide is part of everyday life.
Baltimore City Paper |
Anna Ditkoff |
01-19-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Female Pool Players Kick Ass With a Cue Sticknew
Players with nicknames like "The Empress," "The Irish Invader" and "The Black Widow' competed at the Women's Professional Billiard Association Classic Tour last month.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Wyatt Olson |
01-18-2005 |
Recreation
Scorched-Earth Philosophy Sucks Life From Wetlandsnew
Wetlands are vanishing from the Houston region faster than from any other urban area in the nation, biologists say. The area's drain-fill-and-pave approach to wetlands management could soon become standard practice nationwide.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
01-18-2005 |
Environment
Keep Your Eyes on the Prizenew
The arrest and prosecution of Edgar Ray Killen for his alleged role in killing three civil rights workers is a vital step but not enough. Mississippians should work to reverse the legacy of Jim Crow and slavery -- and resist ideologues' attempt to roll back the state's progress to date.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
01-17-2005 |
Commentary
Grassroots Aid to Tsunami Victims Targets Unmet Needsnew
A Burmese spiritual leader is funneling small donations for tsunami victims to a Buddhist colleague in Sri Lanka. Their grassroots effort contrasts with George W. Bush's strategy of trading a trickle of relief for geopolitical gain.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
01-14-2005 |
International
Tags: A. T. Ariyaratne, Burmese physician Dr. Thynn Thynn, humanitarian assistance, IMF, Indian Ocean, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, Sae Taw Winn II Foundation, Sarvodaya, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Sinhalese military, spiritual leader, Tamil Tigers, Theravadan principles of dana (generosity) and metta (nonviolence), U.S. Department of State, World Bank and International Monetary Fund
Deflower Power: Mining the Depths of Reality TVnew
Erik Barmack nails the intricacies of reality dating show conventions in his debut novel. It's about a TV series called The Virgin, in which contestants have a chance to deflower an enigmatic woman named Madison.
The Village Voice |
Joy Press |
01-13-2005 |
Fiction
A Pedophile Hunts for Redemptionnew
By placing a pedophile at the center of the story, director Nicole Kassell enters uncomfortable territory. Fortunately, Kevin Bacon's controlled, empathetic performance makes The Woodsman into an honest bid to respect the sinner while hating the sin.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
01-13-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Nicole Kassell, The Woodsman
Disgraced Jacksonville Editor Gets Sweet Reception From Gov. Jeb Bush
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush hires former Florida Times-Union editorial page editor Lloyd Brown, despite his November ouster for plagiarism and his signed admission of using porn in the workplace.
Folio Weekly |
Anne Schindler |
01-13-2005 |
Commentary
Down the Chisholm Trail Once More
By the time 1972 presidential candidate Shirley Chisholm died on New Year’s Day at the age of 80, her name had dropped off our nation’s radar. A documentary that premieres on PBS Feb. 7 sheds light on the lady with beatnik glasses, bird’s nest hair and defiant personality.
Birmingham Weekly |
Phillip Jordan |
01-13-2005 |
History
Boxer's Rebellionnew
Activists and Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) forced Congress to discuss voting rights on Jan. 6 when Boxer joined members of the U.S. House of Representatives in challenging the certification of Ohio's Electoral College vote.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rachel Brahinsky |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
Tags: 2004 election, election reform
Hagiography Doesn't Become Some Musiciansnew
The Spam Allstars may possess the chops to back up all the overheated praise they've been getting, but plenty of South Florida hopefuls have been coasting on pure hype. A reviewer names the overrated along with 2004's top 10 CDs.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
01-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Sock It ... to Me!?!new
So it wasn't enough for those Jews in Hollywood to kick Dick Nixon around in All the President's Men or commie-pinko fag Oliver Stone's Nixon or even the one that actually made me weep, Dick. Now comes The Assassination of Richard Nixon. ...
Grapes Entice Tourists to Upstate New Yorknew
Wineries are the fastest growing industry in New York State's Finger Lakes region, and winery-related tourism has grown 800 percent in the past 15 years. Second of two parts
City Newspaper |
Rich Gardner |
01-06-2005 |
Travel
Penalizing Homeowners: Ameriquest Mortgage's Smashmouth Loansnew
Ameriquest Mortgage is bringing you the Super Bowl’s halftime extravaganza -- while it roughs up borrowers and encroaches on their homes. Ameriquest has claimed another honor: top political contributor in the mortgage industry, spending nearly $5.6 million to influence November’s elections.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
01-06-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: business, Richard, Ameriquest, lending, lord, Mortgage, Pittsburgh, predatory, Rich, Super Bowl
Offies 2004new
The Bay Guardian presents its annual Off-Guard Awards for the most stupid, silly, and bizarre acts and events of 2004.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Tim Redmond |
01-05-2005 |
Commentary
